A Guide to Princess Cut Engagement Rings

Princess cut engagement rings: An overview

Three decades ago, thanks to the innovation of Israel Itzkowitz, the famous diamond cutter, princess cut diamond engagement rings appeared on the jewelry market. Before this period, diamond cut jewelers were using round cut stones with equal cuts or square cut stones, which gave a rectangular shape to the diamond rings. After three years of intensive study, Itzkowitz came up with a cut diamond combining the characteristic features of both square and round cuts.

What is the princess cut?

By taking advantage of their natural molecular structure, princess cut engagement rings create maximum shine and sparkle, technically called "fire." With this type of ring, you can see more fire than in traditional round cuts. To visualize the original diamonds which first came out of the ground, imagine two pyramids joined at their base as an octagon--a polygon with eight sides. Carbon molecules are shaped by jewelers, who cut the substance by following the natural shape. Princess cut engagement rings are the product of the artistic creativity of the diamond cutters.

Presently, the style of princess cut rings are also known as modified square brilliant rings and have become a popular choice on the diamond cut jewelry market. A wide choice of colored diamonds and traditional white diamonds account for the majority of loose and mounted diamonds that are traded today. You can purchase princess rings at a lower cost compared to round cut gem rings. On a per carat basis, princess cut diamond rings are considered to be the best in diamond jewelry.

How to design your own princess ring

While looking for a diamond ring, you have to consider the gemstone, size of stone, type of metal used, and, most importantly, its cut. Among all of the cuts available on the market, princess rings are very popular for engagements and weddings. The princess cut is the result of a special kind of diamond cutting process, which involves both modern and contemporary appeal. Unlike a traditional round cut diamond, you can find a square sparkling cut in the princess cut, which exhibits all the sparkling brilliance that a diamond can hold.

Many brides choose princess cut engagement rings due to their uncut corners mounted in four-pronged settings and 76 facets. Princess rings belong to the class of "fancy cuts" that are brilliantly cut in squares. A bezel setting is considered to be ideal for the princess cut diamond rings since it makes the stone appear larger than its actual size.

While choosing your ring, match the color of diamond or stone with the color of the setting. For example, you can choose a yellowish diamond for a yellow gold bezel setting or a white diamond for a platinum or white gold setting to enhance the clarity and color of your stone. You can have princess cut diamond engagement rings set in yellow gold, white gold, or platinum. Buy the ring that suits your preference, personal taste, and budget from a trusted and certified gemologist who can authenticate its quality and grade.